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- Title
Confusing ICD Terminology: Refractory and Blanking Periods.
- Authors
BAROLD, S. SERGE; STROOBANDT, ROLAND X.; SINNAEVE, ALFONS F.; HERWEG, BENGT
- Abstract
The author highlights the ambiguity in the terms "refractory period" and "blanking period" with respect to implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). The article analyzes the terms as used by three ICD manufacturers. It suggests that, with the increasing device complexity, manufacturers should adopt uniform and clear terminology for basic timing cycles, so that the device function can be easily understood.
- Subjects
TERMS &; phrases; MEDICAL technology; IMPLANTABLE cardioverter-defibrillators; TECHNICAL manuals; AMBIGUITY
- Publication
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology, 2006, Vol 29, Issue 9, p923
- ISSN
0147-8389
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00463.x